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Grounded Under Pressure

When pressure rises, even experienced leaders can find themselves reacting rather than responding. Grounded Under Pressure helps Christian leaders recognize what happens within themselves when anxiety and tension increase and practice ways of remaining calm, clear, and connected in the midst of it.

Rooted in Christian formation, this interactive workshop combines practical tools for self-awareness and self-regulation with spiritual practices that help leaders respond with greater wisdom, courage, and faithfulness. The goal is not to eliminate anxiety or avoid difficult situations, but to strengthen our capacity to remain grounded enough to act intentionally when the pressure is high. 

Participants will practice:

  • Recognizing their own patterns of reactivity

  • Regulating themselves when anxiety and tension rise

  • Staying both defined and connected under pressure

  • Responding with clarity, courage, and faithfulness

Our Facilitators from The Colossian Forum

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Rev. Jess Shults
Jess works with churches, schools, and Christian nonprofits as a trainer and facilitator, helping leaders navigate conflict, strengthen relationships, and cultivate healthier ways of working together. As Chief Operating Office, she also translates The Colossian Forum's vision into execution, aligning teams and systems and supporting organizational clarity and health. Jess is ordained in the Reformed Church in America and earned her M.Div. from Western Theological Seminary and B.A. from Northwestern College. Before joining TCF, she served for 18 years as a pastor at Standale Reformed Church. When not working, you can find Jess and her husband cheering on their two boys at their sporting events.

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Dr. Stacey Wieland
Stacey is a trainer and leadership coach who works with churches, schools, and Christian nonprofits to help leaders navigate conflict, strengthen relationships, and build organizational practices that support faithful collaboration. As Vice President of Learning and Evaluation, she develops and evaluates The Colossian Forum's conflict transformation programs and resources. Stacey holds a Ph.D. in organizational communication from the University of Colorado Boulder, and her research has been published in Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Management Communication Quarterly, and Journal of Applied Communication Research. When not working, Stacey enjoys exploring Denver and the outdoors with her spouse and two kids, along with plenty of music and sports.

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